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Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

2.5 star property
Adults-only hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Billiards
Private 4 Bed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Staircase
Kick Ass Greyfriars Hostel (adults only) sits in Edinburgh's historic Old Town, creating a vibrant base for exploration. Travelers can visit nearby St. Giles' Cathedral and the bustling Grassmarket, then return to relax in the garden or grab coffee at the on-site cafe.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 6 People

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Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 8 People

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private 6 Bed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 4 People

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 4 People (Female Only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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One Bed in a Dorm Room for 30 People | Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room for 30 People

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 15 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private 4 Bed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 4 Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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One Bed in a Dorm Room For 10 People | Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bed in a Dorm Room For 10 People

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Edinburgh, Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel is in the city center. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1JR

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greyfriars Bobby's Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Finnegan's Wake - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Elephant House Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

Hostel near University of Edinburgh
A short walk from Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile, Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and a TV in the lobby
  • Multilingual staff, a vending machine, and a billiards/pool table
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 9:00 AM to noon for a fee: GBP 5 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests must show a valid passport or ID. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 40 per person

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately GBP 5 to 10 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Budget Backpackers Hostel Edinburgh
Budget Backpackers Edinburgh
Budget Backpackers
Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+ hostel)
Kick Ass Greyfriars Adults Only Hostel
Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

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